Compassion
Help an older adult thrive when you donate to Lights of Lyngblomsten: Bring light to an older adult this holiday season by donating to this annual giving campaign. Your gift supports a variety of services that help Lyngblomsten's residents and participants thrive, from chaplains and arts programming to The Gathering group respite and more. To learn more, visit www.lyngblomsten.org/Lights.
Coffee Hour Volunteers: Volunteers are needed for the Sunday Coffee Hour at the Roseville Campus. [CLICK HERE] for easy online sign-up . If the link is not for you, please sign up on the paper form at the Roseville sign-up center or email Dodie | dodiewoodis@gmail.com with the Sunday(s) you are available.
Want to get involved? Contact: Randy Oelschlager rjjdo123@comcast.net
Want to get involved? Contact: Randy Oelschlager rjjdo123@comcast.net
Justice
United Women in Faith Books for a Buck: December 21st after worship in Linden Court at the Roseville Campus. All books are $1.00 and puzzles and games are $2.00. Proceeds benefit UWF's missions for women and children. Donations of books and puzzles are welcome and can be placed in the marked bin at the Roseville Campus Connection Point.
Special Christmas Offering: Each Advent season we highlight organizations that you can designate to receive your special Christmas offering. This year we are excited to announce that Interfaith Action & Face 2 Face are the recipients for the 2025 Special Christmas Offering. You can designate your Special Christmas Offering to either or both of these organizations.
Special Christmas Offering: Each Advent season we highlight organizations that you can designate to receive your special Christmas offering. This year we are excited to announce that Interfaith Action & Face 2 Face are the recipients for the 2025 Special Christmas Offering. You can designate your Special Christmas Offering to either or both of these organizations.
Want to get involved? Contact: Monique Lindquist moniquelindquist@gmail.com
Worship
Worship at Roseville Campus is at 9:00am | Worship at St. Anthony Park is at 10:30am
Preaching This Week: Pastor Whitney Sheridan
Preaching This Week: Pastor Whitney Sheridan
Current Advent Sermon Series Love's Pure Light - November 30th - January 4th
Christmas Orchestra: Play an instrument and want to play some Christmas carols? Come and join the after service Christmas orchestra at Roseville on December 21st. We will tune up and practice a bit at 9:30 in the choir room and then play in Linden court for coffee time after the service. Music provided. Contact Mark Meyer (651-486-0757) if you have questions.
Worship on December 28th: On Sunday December 28th we will not be having an in person worship service, please join us for worship online.
Extended Preludes during Advent: The weeks leading up to Christmas can be a busy time with little opportunity to just sit and be present for a few minutes. For the four Sundays before Christmas, starting November 30 at the Roseville campus, the organ prelude will begin 10-15 minutes before the service. Come a little earlier, grab a cup of coffee, relax, and enjoy some seasonal music. December 7: Carols from Ancient Chants. December 14: Songs with a French influence. December 21: Pieces from the Baroque period.
Star Words: As the Magi were led to Jesus by the guidance of a star, Star Words are spiritual focus words often distributed to congregations on Epiphany Sunday. These words are intended to inspire reflection, growth, and discernment throughout the year. [SIGN UP HERE] to receive prompts weekly for the year of 2025. If you did not receive a star word on January 5th and would like one email Pastor Jen | janderson@centennialumc.org
or Pastor Whitney | wsheridan@centennialumc.org
Christmas Orchestra: Play an instrument and want to play some Christmas carols? Come and join the after service Christmas orchestra at Roseville on December 21st. We will tune up and practice a bit at 9:30 in the choir room and then play in Linden court for coffee time after the service. Music provided. Contact Mark Meyer (651-486-0757) if you have questions.
Worship on December 28th: On Sunday December 28th we will not be having an in person worship service, please join us for worship online.
Extended Preludes during Advent: The weeks leading up to Christmas can be a busy time with little opportunity to just sit and be present for a few minutes. For the four Sundays before Christmas, starting November 30 at the Roseville campus, the organ prelude will begin 10-15 minutes before the service. Come a little earlier, grab a cup of coffee, relax, and enjoy some seasonal music. December 7: Carols from Ancient Chants. December 14: Songs with a French influence. December 21: Pieces from the Baroque period.
Star Words: As the Magi were led to Jesus by the guidance of a star, Star Words are spiritual focus words often distributed to congregations on Epiphany Sunday. These words are intended to inspire reflection, growth, and discernment throughout the year. [SIGN UP HERE] to receive prompts weekly for the year of 2025. If you did not receive a star word on January 5th and would like one email Pastor Jen | janderson@centennialumc.org
or Pastor Whitney | wsheridan@centennialumc.org
All church advent event
On Wednesday November 19th we hosted an All Church Advent Event for those of all ages at Centennial! We had a fun evening with hot chocolate, preparing at home Advent kits, and tested our Advent & Christmas knowledge! What a wonderful way to get ready for the Advent season!
design team update
The Centennial Design Team working with Miller-Dunwiddie on building options to accommodate all of Centennial's worship and missional needs under one roof. Recommendations will be coming to the congregation for consideration in early 2026.
